Coal imports drop 3.1% during April–October 2024
Imports fell to 149.39 MT while domestic coal output rose 6.04% to 537.57 MT.
Summary
India's coal imports fell 3.1% to 149.39 million tonnes (MT) in April–October 2024 from 154.17 MT a year earlier, the Ministry of Coal said on 14 January 2025. Imports by the non-regulated sector (excluding power) dropped 8.8%, and coal imports for blending by thermal power plants fell 19.5% even as coal-based power generation grew 3.87%. Domestic coal production rose 6.04% to 537.57 MT in the period, from 506.93 MT.
Key facts
- Period
- April–October 2024
- Coal imports
- 149.39 MT (-3.1%); 154.17 MT a year ago
- Non-regulated sector
- -8.8%
- Imports for blending (thermal plants)
- -19.5%
- Coal production
- 537.57 MT (+6.04%)
- Released
- 14 January 2025, Ministry of Coal
Practice MCQs 2 questions
By how much did India's coal imports decline during April–October 2024 compared with the same period of the previous year?
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Correct answer: B — 3.1%
PIB (Coal): imports fell 3.1% to 149.39 MT; 8.8% was the non-regulated sector and 19.5% blending imports.
What was India's coal production during April–October 2024, as per the Ministry of Coal?
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Correct answer: C — 537.57 MT
PIB: coal output rose 6.04% to 537.57 MT from 506.93 MT.